Stratification of Risk Factors of Complications Associated with Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a frequent method for renal replacement therapy in pediatric population. However, PD is associated with a high incidence of early and late complications. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the perioperative factors associated with these complications. Clinical records of patients who had peritoneal dialysis catheter (PDC) placement between January 2013 and June 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Sociodemographic and perioperative variables were recorded and analyzed. A total of 92 patients required PDC insertion. Primary PDC failure occurred in 21.74% of cases, and 17.39% required reoperation. The most common complication was occlusion (13.04%), followed by leak (8.7%). Age younger than 1 year and weight less than 10 kg were significant risk factors for catheter dysfunction, reoperation, leak, PDC occlusion, hernia, and death. The open technique was associated with higher risks of operation, leak, and peritonitis than the laparoscopic technique. Placement of the catheter by the laparoscopic technique reduced the odds of occlusion by 38%. Patients younger than 1 year and weighing less than 10 kg have an increased risk of complications and death, regardless of the technique used. The most frequent complication is catheter failure; however, the laparoscopic technique appears to reduce this complication.